If residents drink and drive in Lincoln Parish beware. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office is joining with law enforcement throughout the nation for the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which began Aug. 17 and continues through Sept. 3.

The strong nationwide impaired driving crackdown will include high-visibility enforcement, high-profile events and will be supported by national paid advertising creating a comprehensive campaign to curb alcohol impaired driving in August and through the Labor Day holiday weekend 6 p.m. Sept. 3 through 5:59 a.m. Sept. 7.

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Police Juror Skip Russell, voiced his concerns during an interview last week about the proposed quarter-cent sales tax that Sheriff Mike Stone has added to the ballot for April 21.
The proposed sales tax is expected to generate $1.8 million in additional funds per year. Stone has previously said this will be used to cover department technology replacements and upgrades, continuation of prevention services (such as school resources officers and elderly protective services) and a $100,000 deficit from the previous fiscal year. The department’s financial statements show the deficit is in the drug task force fund, which has grown from a $19,196 deficit in 2008 to a $120,027 deficit in 2010. In 2011, the fund balance ended with $20,655.

In today’s fast and hectic world, the traditional work week of Monday through Friday no longer exists. Additionally, families are often busy with other activities such as school, sports and visiting extended family members. It is during these times that individuals may find it hard to visit the Lord’s house. In an effort to accommodate modern schedules, Trinity United Methodist Church is making worship a little more accessible by now holding a service at 6 p.m. each Wednesday.